Blue chickens do not have true blue feathers, but rather have a grey appearance and feathers that are outlined in a darker shade of grey, particularly on the head and neck area. Some of their blue...

The rock star of the poultry world, the Black Polish chicken is famous for its extravagant coif, but yet, is not a Polish breed at all. As the most popular variety of Polish chicken, it's an...

Golden Wyandotte chickens are great egg-layers and lay light brown eggs. You can expect around 4 large eggs per week, even during the winter months with the mothers making great mothers for their...

Sex link chickens are chickens that you can easily sort by sex and color markings when they are only a few days old. If you're looking to produce a lot of eggs quickly, purchasing sex link chicks...

Cats generally don't kill adult chickens or pullets due to their sharp beaks, spurs and toenails but are likely to kill baby chicks who are mostly defenceless. That said, they are many things you...

Chickens do molt in winter. Molting is a normal and annual process where chickens lose their old, battered feathers and re-grow new ones. It can be frustrating to see your adorable birds losing their...